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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.96, 24.74 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.96, 24.74 and 13.86 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.96 : 24.74 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.96/24.74 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.96x = 24.74 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.96x = 342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.90/17.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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